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Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley 
Nice cafe, tranquil camping ground with adequate facilites, cheaper than in...
Last edited: April 22, 2007
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Dining Scene 
Restaurants and Cafes There are a large number of restaurants and cafes in...
Last edited: October 01, 2006
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Inside New Zealand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).  It is easily...
Last edited: April 28, 2007
Crossing the Border 
New Zealand is an island nation and as a result of our geographic isolation has...
Last edited: April 28, 2007
Emergencies 
Emergency number for New Zealand is 111
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
English is spoken throughout New Zealand, however there are many local acronyms...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Telephones 
Country Code 64 and International Dia... Code 00  City Code for South Island 3...
Last edited: March 05, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
New Zealand has been described as having a "true" merit-based tipping culture...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
On south from Christchurch 
Cruising on south an hour's drive from Christchurch is the Ashburton District...
Last edited: October 18, 2007
A 14 day North Island Itinerary 
North Island  14 day itinerary for camper van travelers: Day 1 - 2 -Auckland (2...
Last edited: July 19, 2007
Accommodation in New Zealand 
Types of Accommodation. New Zealand has a wide range of accommodation, ranging...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
Akaroa - A Little Bit French 
Akaroa - a Little Bit of France in NZ From Christchurch take Route 75 (easy to...
Last edited: April 10, 2008
Alpine Pacific Triangle 
  Three of New Zealand’s popular recreational destinations, Hanmer Springs...
Last edited: November 15, 2007
Are You Welcome in Kaikoura? 
Camping around Kaikoura - Mayor Heays was questioned and answered As a person...
Last edited: April 18, 2008
Arthur's Pass 
Springfield - Arthur's Pass One of the highlights of a trip through the South...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Banks & Money 
  New Zealand Banks When coming to New Zealand from overseas, the first thing...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
Bicycling/Walking the Rail Trail 
Central Otago & the Rail Trail - A not to be missed part of New Zealand...
Last edited: June 06, 2007
Blenheim to Kaikoura 
Blenheim/Kaikoura - South Island  Off to the fabulous East Coast of the South...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Catlins 
"The Catlins is  where native forest meets the sea fostering waterfalls and...
Last edited: July 25, 2007
Driving in New Zealand 
What side, and how fast. Traffic in New Zealand travels  on the  LEFT, as in...
Last edited: March 05, 2007
Driving SH33 Tauranga to Rotorua 
Mount Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with a...
Last edited: July 16, 2006
Dunedin, Otago Peninsula & Port Chalmers 
The City of Dunedin/Port Chalmers 1 1/2 hours south from Moeraki you descend...
Last edited: August 30, 2007
Duntroon - A hidden wonder 
                             ... On the Road – Time Travel     (A Twenty-five...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Electricity & Water 
  New Zealand's AC electricity supply operates at 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most...
Last edited: April 15, 2007
Gay and Lesbian Tourism 
New Zealand is a very welcoming open minded and diverse country to visit. In...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
Golden Bay, South Island 
Golden Bay South Island, New Zealand This is without a doubt one of the top...
Last edited: September 05, 2008
Haast Pass, Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers 
It would be a shame if you hurried through one of the most beautiful drives in...
Last edited: December 19, 2006
Hanmer Springs & Lewis Pass 
Hanmer Springs from Kaikoura - Highway One south When traveling south from...
Last edited: December 29, 2007
Invercargill to Te Anau - Southern Route 
Invercargill to Bluff and Stewart Island, Riverton to Te Anau Be sure to take...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Kaikoura to Christchurch 
Kaikoura to Christchurch Leaving Kaikoura south on Route One after having...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Lawrence - The Gold Discovery Town 
Lawrence - Gold Town From Route One at Clarksville (32kms south of Dunedin...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Mackenzie - the High Country 
The overwhelming beauty of the Mackenzie Country is spectacular. Stark and...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Mackenzie Country 
A bit of a comparison of locations in the Mackenzie Country: Mt Cook - limited...
Last edited: April 20, 2007
Maniototo Region of Central Otago 
The Maniototo Region of Central Otago . Distances to Ranfurly Alexandra...
Last edited: August 17, 2007
Marlborough Wine Country - Blenheim 
Blenheim Information: Details of the Blenheim region to find where to go, what...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Napier, Hawkes Bay- Wine Country 
Accomodation Te Pania Hotel is very handy, especially for short stays. It’s...
Last edited: April 17, 2008
New Zealand - Animals Found Here 
Of interest to some may be the type of animals you encounter on your travels in...
Last edited: September 26, 2007
North to South Island  
Let us begin the South Island travel in the North Island providing information...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Oamaru - Penguin Town 
81kms from Timaru south  to Oamaru It is a town slowly awakening to the present...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Off the Beaten Track- North Island 
Off the Beaten Track Roads  SH38 Lake Waikaremoana (Rotorua-Wairoa) very...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
Omarama - Gliding capital of New Zealand 
Omarama is 40 minutes south  from Route 8 after leaving Mount Cook. Next stop...
Last edited: July 25, 2007
On the way to the Bay of Islands 
Orewa & Waiwera Orewa is a bustling beach resort just north of Auckland on...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Outdoor New Zealand 
Here is a comprehensive website with hundreds of links to all outdoor recreation
Last edited: June 04, 2007
Photographing New Zealand 
The country of New Zealand provides some of the finest opportunities in the...
Last edited: June 05, 2007
Picton to Nelson Region 
Picton to Mapua Driving times: Picton to Nelson (direct) 144k- 2hours Leaving...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Pictorial Taupo 
  Lake Taupo on a still winter's day with the mountains of the Central Plateau...
Last edited: May 06, 2007
Rental Vehicles 
Cars New Zealand has a great number of companies which rent vehicles of varying...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
Road Condition Information Services 
If you are driving in alpine areas of NZ (incl Desert Rd in the NI) it is...
Last edited: May 06, 2007
Rotorua- other activities 
When you've had your fill of the regular tourist activities in Rotorua or are...
Last edited: February 29, 2008
Secrets of Kaikoura 
Kaikoura - A Local Tells Their Secrets How many times has a traveler visited an...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Taxes 
Taxes All goods and services have 12.5% GST (Goods and services tax) included...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Te Anau to Queenstown 
From Te Anau take Route 94 to Lumsden (77kms) and turn north on Route 6 toward...
Last edited: August 30, 2007
Telephones/Postal - More Information 
  New Zealand - telephone and postal services There are 6,500 payphones...
Last edited: May 10, 2006
The Good the Bad and the Ugly 
The Good: NZ is everything you ever dreamed about or have seen in the movies...
Last edited: August 06, 2008
Timaru - South Island Town 
Timaru - From Winchester after turning right after leaving Geraldine on the...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Visiting the Winterless North 
The Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours north of Auckland by car...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
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